Our Raspberries

There has been a major and successful breeding programme over the last 15 years resulting in a huge increase in the size and taste of our raspberries. In particular we hope you will enjoy the major expansion of Cascade Delight now grown. The berries are very large – we hope you enjoy them!

Raspberries are a very healthy food; they are high Vitamin C and naturally have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. They are also a good source of iron and folate (which is used especially in treatment of low red blood cells or anaemia). They contain a natural substance called ellagic acid, which is an anti-carcinogenic (cancer-preventing) compound. Raspberries have been shown to lower high blood cholesterol levels and slow the release of carbohydrates into the blood stream of diabetics. Raspberries are also high in fibre, potassium, vitamin A and calcium.

The three varieties we are growing at Hawkswick this season are:

Cascade Delight Raspberries

An early floricane variety originally from USA, cropping from June/July for about four weeks. Cascade Delight's long fruit-bearing laterals make it an ideal variety for harvesting by hand. Very vigorous and it produces a good crop of large, conical berries with sweet red flesh.

Glen Ample Raspberries

An exceptional, high-yielding raspberry variety that produces a heavy crop between late June and late July.
The large, deep red berries hold well without spoiling and the spine free canes make easy picking. The succulent berries are excellent eaten fresh or from frozen.

Octavia Raspberries

This recently introduced late-season variety produces large and juicy berries in profusion, all with a delightfully sweet flavour. Enjoy!

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